16 September, 2019

Incoterms® 2010 / Incoterms® 2020

Control the risks and costs of your international transport operations!

ICC incoterms2010EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAT, DAP, DDP, FAS, FOB, CFR, CIF... 3 letters that tell a lot about your logistics profile!

Is the choice of sales incoterm part of your logistics strategy? Do your suppliers require you to buy incoterm?

The Incoterms® 2010 (International Commercial Terms)have entered into force on 1 January 2011. This latest version has the advantage:

  • adapt Incoterms to current business practices and global trade developments
  • facilitate understanding and correct use of incoterms

COMPARATIVE TABLE

INCOTERMS 2000 / INCOTERMS® 2010

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INCOTERMS® 2010 MULTIMODALS

Distribution of costs and risks between buyer and seller

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INCOTERMS® 2010 MARITIMES

Distribution of costs and risks between buyer and seller

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Main innovations of Incoterms® 2010

  • 11 incoterms instead of 13, for domestic and international trade
  • End of incoterms DAF / DES / DEQ / DDU for 2 new incoterms : DAP / DAT
  • Incoterm EXW now recommended for domestic trade, i.e. when there are no customs formalities for export. Example: intra-Community flows
  • End of the concept of « passage of the basting » For FOB incoterm. The transfer of risks and costs is now carried out when the vessel is on board.
  • Multimodal incoterms are recommended for the transport of containerized goods
  • Official recognition of dematerialized documents, provided that they are accepted by the Contracting Parties and in accordance with the requirements
  • Consideration of supply chain security measures that are developing in the context of global trade.
  • Greater awareness of parties to avoid double payment of port handling fees
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